Emma vs Pessy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pessy

Girl #2,985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star (from Esther)"

Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,985
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Pessy Rank #2,985

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2985 for Pessy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Pessy ___

  • Pessy Leah
  • Pessy Rivka
  • Pessy Miriam
  • Pessy Faige
  • Pessy Blima
  • Pessy Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Pessy

Goldie Fraidy Gitty Chaya Yitzy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Pessy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Pessy at #2985 in the United States.

What do Emma and Pessy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Pessy means "star (from Esther)" (Hebrew/Yiddish origin).

Are Emma and Pessy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Pessy is primarily a girl name.

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